She said the three Labour councillors in Crewe East would now be targeting those areas in the ward which most needed support saying: “In the weeks leading up to the election my colleagues and I, assisted by Labour Party activists and MPs from across the country, visited every street in the ward and knocked on thousands of doors. We listened to the residents we spoke to and have taken on board their ideas and suggestions as to how we can make ourselves more visible and accessible.

“I was pleased to win the election with 60.7% of the votes cast and to see the Labour vote share increase. Once again I send my thanks to the residents of Crewe East and pledge to them my loyalty and hard work.”

Labour polled 60.7% of the vote, the Conservatives 28%, Ukip 8.2% and the Green Party 3.1%.